About NSWRL:
Established in 1907, New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) holds the unique distinction of being the first rugby league organisation in the country. As the governing body of rugby league within NSW and the ACT, our people are passionate about fostering rugby league at all levels. Our community spans more than 700 clubs, 100,000 players and many hard-working coaches and volunteers state-wide.
At the elite level, the State of Origin series is one of the biggest events on the Australian sporting calendar. NSWRL proudly manages the State of Origin campaigns of the NSW Blues and the NSW Sky Blues Origin teams.
We are a values-based organisation with a highly professional and dedicated team who are focused purely on what is best for rugby league in NSW and delivering excellence on and off the field.
Our values of inheritance, professional, united, courageous, innovative and legacy are critically important to the way we operate and make decisions as an organisation. Aligning with and advancing these values is an essential part of every role within NSWRL.
About the Position:
NSWRL is seeking applications for the position of Far West Junior Community Engagement Coordinator on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.
This position will be integral to creating junior participation growth across the Far Western region through coordinating and delivering junior and social gala days and competitions.
The preferred location for the position is Broken Hill, however other locations in Far West NSW will be considered.
Major responsibilities include:
- Planning, implementing and assisting with junior gala days, competitions, community events and promotional visits hosted at club venues in Far Western NSW;
- Planning and implementing community family tag and non-contact programs outside of the season proper
- Supporting the smooth running of competitions with a particular focus on game day operations in Far Western NSW
- Assisting with the delivery of all relevant Club and League plans particularly junior and volunteer participation ensuring alignment with NSWRL and national strategy
- Working collaboratively on Far Western NSW development and representative programs and coaching development programs
- Actively supporting volunteer attraction, retention and support delivery of appropriate education for club and league volunteers
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
- Rugby league coaching and referee accreditation
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or work experience
- Junior rugby league coaching, first aid, officiating and/or administration experience
- Highly developed written and verbal communication capability including skills in networking and building effective relationships with stakeholders
- Current drivers licence and working with children check
- Community sports event management expertise
Consistent with the nature of the sporting industry, the successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work weekends, evenings and reasonable additional hours as is required to fulfil the requirements of this position. Remuneration is set in recognition of this requirement.
A position description is linked to this advertisement.
Working at NSWRL:
Our people are proud to work at NSWRL, an organisation where each individual is valued and recognised as essential to the achievement of our strategic objectives. In addition to our competitive terms and conditions of employment and contemporary workplace and HR practices, NSWRL offers employees additional benefits of employment which are complemented by a positive and supportive workplace culture.
